Infinity Loop Salami Nuts (Print Version)

Striking arrangement of salami and mixed nuts in a playful figure-eight for effortless party appeal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Charcuterie

01 - 24 thin slices high-quality salami (approximately 5.3 oz)

→ Nuts

02 - 1 cup roasted mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, or pecans, 4.2 oz)
03 - 1 cup roasted mixed nuts (for second bowl, 4.2 oz)

→ Garnish (optional)

04 - Fresh herb sprigs (rosemary or thyme)
05 - Crackers or breadsticks (optional, not gluten-free)

# How to Make It:

01 - Place two small serving bowls about 12 inches apart on a large platter or board. Fill each bowl with 1 cup of mixed nuts.
02 - Form a continuous figure-eight loop with the salami slices on the board, weaving elegantly between and around the two bowls. Slightly overlap slices to create a seamless appearance.
03 - Tuck fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs around the salami to enhance color and aroma, if desired.
04 - Add crackers or breadsticks to the platter if including, noting they are not gluten-free.
05 - Present the arrangement promptly, inviting guests to enjoy the cured meats alongside the nuts.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It looks like restaurant-worthy showstopping appetizer but takes less time than setting the table.
  • The figure-eight arrangement is the kind of simple trick that makes guests think you're far more clever than you actually are.
  • High-quality salami and nuts mean you're serving something genuinely delicious, not fussy or pretentious.
02 -
  • Cold salami is easier to arrange than room-temperature salami, so keep it in the fridge until the last possible moment.
  • The figure-eight only works if your slices don't crack or tear; buy salami that's actually sliceable and not rock-hard, or ask the counter person for help.
03 -
  • Buy salami from a real butcher or quality deli counter where they can slice it thin and fresh—pre-packaged salami never folds quite right.
  • The secret is overlapping each slice slightly as you weave so the eye reads it as one continuous line rather than individual pieces.
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